What are the responsibilities of a parent? What are the differences between being a biological parent, an adoptive parent, and a foster parent? What are some of the different parenting styles that families may use? What needs might a child have that a parent would need to provide? What are the qualities of a nurturing parent? Critical Thinking Questions What qualities make a person a good parent? A bad parent? What financial needs are parents obligated to provide for? Which are optional? Which parental responsibilities do you think would be the most challenging? Why? Which parental responsibilities do you think would be the most interesting to you? Why? What are some things that people can do to prepare for parenthood?